The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1887-08-19

terrific chaos of the war between
the States, political party that
colouized ignorance and WAS at
once u prodigy in politics, seized
the reins Uf government while We
were yet weeping tears of blood
over the tombs OF our hopes and our
heroes. 1t WAS too splendid not 10
allure the venal, too ominOus not to
intimidate the weak; experience
became an infant and calculation
contingency. Though stripped of
all Material wealth we were not
poor, for native chivalry enriched
that Southern heritage-the last
remnant OF our glory which sec
tional envy could not deny, nor for
eign oppression despoil-which,
when all had persisted, cast bloom
on our desolatiOu, tlingiu2 it's rich
foliage over the national ruin as if
to- hide the monument while it gave
shelter to the mourner.
Ny friend was au active partici-
pant in these stirring and dismal
times that tried the souls of men,
aud in his ewn county saw the ranks
of the despoiler strengthened by
recruits from his own party; but
with fidelity which would not be
tempted nor seduced, he stood firm
by the traditions of "a venerated past,
and his devotion to the principles
of Democracy, like the planet in the
heavens, grew brighter aud bright
er as the night grew darker. No,
sirs, rather han that the pampered
rcucgades and imported Promethe-
AN hordes should have perpetuated
their ruin and debauchery of this
State, he would have wished the
ocean main would have become her
sepulchre and the orb of heaven for
get she existed. It. is with uumix-
ed pride and pleasure that | place
his name before the party that re.
ceived his bOyiSh loyalty, aud in
her darkest hours his constant ale
glance, the party that now stands
fearless and unfettered, to receive
the seal OF its approval, aud as l
cannot lOuger conceal his identity
| now place before this convention,
for denomination, the name of Hon.
James Ii. Neville, of Kemper cOun-
ty.
Gentlemen, / see from the ap-
plause with whicll you greet the
mention 0t his mare, that he is not
u stranger to you. l am glad that
you have known him four years in
office, and | am sure that your ac-
quaintance has prepared you to in.
llorse every word have said of
him. With absolute confidence 1
IssC It that there is not an attorney |
n This district who will say that he
las not been au efficient aud exem-
plary officer, who viii! not freely |
md willingly say that be b been
uniformly courteous and obligiHgs
like TO the Young and old members
If the bar The Judge on the bench
will bear testimony thar he has
'ound in him a ready, capable anc
'owertul support IN the just admin
slTaliOn OF the criminal law.
Without lear or favor, by all le-
sal means, he has pursued the viO-
atOrs of the law, hunted crime from
is stronghold, compelled the enc
nies OF order in society and purity
u morals to respect the majesty of
he law, aud be has steadfaSiiy ap.
Ilied the functions of his office to
he moral and social elevation of
he people. He has been indOmita-
Die in energy, efficient in ability,
aithiul and true to every trust I;
lis spotleSS record standing before
Ou free from every blemiSh. Re
dominate him and yon will give to
iocle,y friend, aud the court an
Mr. Neville's nomination was
heartily seconded by Col. j. l..
lorriS m behalf OF Wayne, who, at
he same time, paid Mr.. Neville the
igheSI compliments as to his abili-
y aud integrity audi taithfal eff
ieney as II public officer.
There being no other nomina
Ious, the secretary then proceeded
o call the roll of cOlnties With the
results:
Kemper q for Neville.
Clarke % for n vile.
Laudcrdale AZ for Neville.
Wayne 2 Tor Neville.
Greeue 2 tor Neville.
Marion 2 tor Neville.
HaucOck 2 for Neville.
Harrison 2 for Neville.
Jackson . for Neville.
Upon motion Mr.. NevilIe's uomi-
alton WAS then declared uuaBi-
lOus. MIR. Neville was lheu con-
ucted 10 the ehairman's seat and
ecepIed The nomination for re-elec-
on 10 the Office OF District AtiOr
ey in few highly appropriate
smarks expressing AT the same time .
is high appreciation Of this renew I,
Of the confidence OF the people Of
be 9Th district in renOminating !.
im TO this important position Vt
nblic trust.
Upon motion the following new
district Executive Committee was
by the chairmsn:
Kemper-J. b. Duke, 7. w.
rame.
Clarke L. B. Brown, A. F. No
ee.
Lauderdale-F. Y. Brahan, 8. A.
7ithersDoOu.